Guided by the Moon

June 17, 2019 | jonesw

Are you fascinated by the moon? Want to learn more about the ways it affects our lives? The full moon on July 16th is a great opportunity to learn more! Check out a book about moon phases, folklore, and more to see what lunar connections you find. 

The book of the moon by Rick Stroud
In the light of the moon : thirteen lunar tales from around the world illuminating life's mysteries by Carolyn McVickar Edwards

Books to Beat Boredom

June 17, 2019 | jonesw

Are you feeling bored, tired, or lazy? Well, July is Anti-Boredom Month! Check out one of these books that will introduce you to a new hobby, craft, or game!

Unbored : the essential field guide to serious fun
100 things to do before you grow up by Lisa Gerry

Dog Days of Summer

June 17, 2019 | jonesw

Summer is the perfect time to curl up with a book about man's best friend! Try a picture book featuring a dog below. 

A ball for Daisy by Christopher Raschka
Bark, George by Jules Feiffer

Cool Books for National Ice Cream Month

June 17, 2019 | jonesw

July is National Ice Cream Month! Celebrate with an early reader, picture book, or chapter book about this delicious treat!

Dizzy Izzy by Jon Scieszka
Esme the ice cream fairy by Daisy Meadows

YA Road Trip Reads

June 17, 2019 | jonesw

Road trips are the quintessential summer experience. Ride along with teens facing unexpected love, music, family drama, and grief. 

American road trip by Patrick Flores-Scott
Amy & Roger's epic detour by Morgan Matson

YA Fiction in Space

June 17, 2019 | jonesw

Whether you're looking for adventure, romance, or mystery, these YA novels set in space have it all!

Across the universe by Beth Revis
Dare mighty things by Heather Kaczynski

Graphic Novels in Space

June 17, 2019 | jonesw

These graphic novels set in space are packed with action, adventure, and beautiful storytelling. Take one home today!

All-new Guardians of the Galaxy. Vol. 1 : communication breakdown by Gerry Duggan
Apollo by Matt Fitch

Experience to Go: Explore Outdoors

June 1, 2019 | jonesw

Experience To Go Kits are created to help you pursue your best life and try something new. The Explore Outdoors Kit includes a monocular telescope cell phone lens, magnifying glass, butterfly net, Nature Connection workbook, and a journal to share your observations. Come on in and take one home!

Can't make it in to get a kit? Try one of these local resources:

Or download an app to help you become a nature expert:

  • Leafsnap - (free, iOS) - instantly identify leaves and plants with a single photo
  • Merlin Bird ID - (free, iOS and Android) - search for and identify local birds
  • TrailLink (free, iOS and Android) - find trail maps, photos, reviews, and more

 

Under the Radar YA Fantasy

May 9, 2019 | jonesw

Looking for a new fantasy series to try? Already read popular series like Red Queen, Throne of Glass, and Shadow and Bone? You may have missed some of the fantastic fantasy titles below!

Daughter of the pirate king by Tricia Levenseller
East by Edith Pattou

YA Books for Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month

May 5, 2019 | jonesw

In 1992, the month of May was designated Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month. Celebrate by reading a YA book by an author of Asian or Pacific Islander ancestry this month! Some selections are listed below. 

After the shot drops by Randy Ribay
American born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang

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